riklynbor 1,110 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 This is the roof that gave me the inspiration for our house. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 55,114 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Pic 1 is dirty kitchen sky lights. And there I was, thinking they were chimneys for the Dirty Kitchen. This is the roof that gave me the inspiration for our house. IMG_20140405_115249.jpg 10 pages gone and NOW you are tellin' us? Link to post Share on other sites
riklynbor 1,110 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 And there I was, thinking they were chimneys for the Dirty Kitchen. 10 pages gone and NOW you are tellin' us? Lol just came across it now better late then never. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 55,114 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) 1 + 2 +3 mix. ?? EDIT: 1 water : 2 cement : 3 sand. Just found it. I take it these are "parts"? 1 part water 2 parts cement 3 parts sand How about when pouring concrete in a slab and adding rock to it? How much rock should be added to it, in comparison? Edited August 15, 2014 by Hell Boy Link to post Share on other sites
Headshot 29,349 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) ?? EDIT: 1 water : 2 cement : 3 sand. Just found it. I take it these are "parts"? 1 part water 2 parts cement 3 parts sand How about when pouring concrete in a slab and adding rock to it? How much rock should be added to it, in comparison? No. This is 1-2-3 mix. The water isn't included in the numbers. 1 Part Portland Cement 2 Parts Medium to Coarse Sand 3 Parts Gravel or Rock How much water goes in is dependent on the application, but the strongest concrete will have just enough water to bind the mix. Runny concrete is NOT your friend if you want a permanent structure. You can also put in additives to slow drying time, to quicken drying time, to increase strength, to waterproof the finished product, to color, and to do other things. However, none of the additives are included in the mix numbers either. Edited August 15, 2014 by Headshot 4 Link to post Share on other sites
riklynbor 1,110 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 No. This is 1-2-3 mix. The water isn't included in the numbers. 1 Part Portland Cement 2 Parts Medium to Coarse Sand 3 Parts Gravel or Rock How much water goes in is dependent on the application, but the strongest concrete will have just enough water to bind the mix. Runny concrete is NOT your friend if you want a permanent structure. You can also put in additives to slow drying time, to quicken drying time, to increase strength, to waterproof the finished product, to color, and to do other things. However, none of the additives are included in the mix numbers either. Thank you for answering the question. Rik Link to post Share on other sites
riklynbor 1,110 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga-dJhrechk&list=UUqyO6nX_2Ydqrw9tG6i-XLA Yes you can swap moulds but I only have the 4 inch moulds. But to tell you the truth i never even looked how they come out. The motor spins a unbalanced shaft that vibrates the table. The blocks after vibrating get stuck quite tight in the machineithe foot pedal breaks that after which the hand lever pushes them out the rest of the way. Yes it is for a chute. The neatness of the blocks depends on the operator. My operator is fussy but i dont mind. I am loading a clip of him using it on Google+ but it is slow. Will give details how to view it later. Link to post Share on other sites
Knowdafish 1,772 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga-dJhrechk&list=UUqyO6nX_2Ydqrw9tG6i-XLA "This video is private" Link to post Share on other sites
riklynbor 1,110 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Sorry made public now 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mikala 14,383 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Sorry made public now Amazing. I never had a clue how concrete hollow blocks were made. Thanks! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
contraman 29,039 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Amazing. I never had a clue how concrete hollow blocks were made. Thanks! Thats okay, some don't know how babies are made 3 Link to post Share on other sites
riklynbor 1,110 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thats okay, some don't know how babies are made Well i am not to load a clip about that sorry . 3 Link to post Share on other sites
riklynbor 1,110 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Pic 1 is of 5 watt LED light in webbed truss. Pic 2 is of master bedroom and bathroom taking shape Pic 3 is of interlocking blocks to show strength they did not know how to do this at the start but are getting quite good at it now. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
riklynbor 1,110 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) Well we are coming to the end of the roof project and I am going back to Australia to be with my loving wife and children. I have been missing them so very much. I hope to remember a picture of the installed ridge capping before I go back. Thanks for your interest and advice. Now the walls need finishing before glass installation. The glass quote came close to 300k but that is for a lot of glass. It is amazing the change in 7 weeks. Our building site now is resembling a house. There is still a lot of work to be done but even now I am proud of our achievement. Maybe I will start a new blog about the complete build if there is interest? Rik Edited August 24, 2014 by Hell Boy attached images to post. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Enuff 29,738 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Maybe I will start a new blog about the complete build if there is interest? are you kidding me.............. MUCH INTEREST HERE!!! 5 Link to post Share on other sites
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